If I had to choose one desert island microphone for video production, it would be a shotgun microphone. Is it the best at everything? No. But compared to a lavaliere, a pencil condenser, or a handheld microphone, it wins in many more situations. In this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Is a Shotgun Microphone?… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones
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Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety
Consider this: according to research from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, artists experience more stress and anxiety when compared to those in other fields, but they also measure higher in terms of strengths such as hope or ego resilience—or the ability to recover from difficult times. In other words, artists might have more anxiety… Continue reading Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety
3 Top Tree-Themed After Effects Video Templates to Celebrate Biodiversity and Forests
Trees are such an important part of the world’s ecosystem. Their forests provide essential habitats for animals and other plants, as well as playing a significant role in slowing climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. But still, each year, we lose an area of forest about the size of England. International Day of Forests has… Continue reading 3 Top Tree-Themed After Effects Video Templates to Celebrate Biodiversity and Forests
How to use a trail camera for hunting
Here are some tips on how to successfully use a trail camera. Brandon Miller Every hunting season, many hunters grab their trail camera and set up on a game trail in hopes of capturing glimpses of their next potential target. Using a trail camera can be highly rewarding, giving you insight into the animals that… Continue reading How to use a trail camera for hunting
Spotlight on flat lay photography and how to incorporate it in your commercial portfolio
It’s a trend you’ve seen all over your social media feeds, initially popularized by brands like Sephora, Apple, and Gap and proliferating under hashtags like #flatlay, #flatlays, #flaylaystyle, #flatlaytoday. “Flat lay photography” is exactly what it sounds like: a straight overhead-style shot of objects arranged neatly on a flat surface. The curated Instagram page @flatlays… Continue reading Spotlight on flat lay photography and how to incorporate it in your commercial portfolio
This is the last thing a satellite sees before crashing into an asteroid
These are the final two complete images NASA’s DART spacecraft shot before making contact with the asteroid. NASA/Johns Hopkins APL NASA successfully slammed a satellite into an asteroid yesterday, in a first-of-its-kind test of our planetary defense capabilities. Like something out of a blockbuster movie, the objective of the interstellar collision was to see if… Continue reading This is the last thing a satellite sees before crashing into an asteroid
Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Mary Oakey, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Best overall Google Nest Cam Outdoor Check Price This comprehensive security system comes with smart alerts that use AI to distinguish between noises. Best for the entire house Deep Sentinel Smart Security Cameras Check Price Connects… Continue reading Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Bling, bling, Webb snaps Neptune’s rarely-seen rings
“Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) image of Neptune, taken on July 12, 2022, brings the planet’s rings into full focus for the first time in more than three decades”. Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI | Processing: Joseph DePasquale This story originally appeared on Popular Science. When you think of planets with rings, Saturn normally takes the cake… Continue reading Bling, bling, Webb snaps Neptune’s rarely-seen rings
50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks
In this article we showcase a selection of top Lightroom presets for portraits, landscapes, black-and-white, film, weddings, fashion and editorial, and special effects. All of these presets are included with an Envato Elements subscription. Within each category we’ll profile the best Lightroom presets available on Envato Elements. You can download all of these and millions… Continue reading 50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks
Depeche Mode fan throws film on stage, band mails it back full of shots
A collage of the photos Depeche Mode mailed back to fan Brian McDonnell. Courtesy of Anne McDonnell Lawrence It pays to be bold, in photography and in life. That’s how one lucky music fan ended up with an entire roll of behind-the-scene shots of his favorite band, a young, up-and-coming Depeche Mode. And it all… Continue reading Depeche Mode fan throws film on stage, band mails it back full of shots